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Media January 11, 2023

Huge tax on Mega Millions $1 billion jackpot causes outcry on social media: 'CONGRATS to the IRS'

Some Twitter users calculated what the value of the Mega Millions jackpot would be after taxes — and the results are disappointing for winners, but good news for the IRS.

Lottery December 16, 2022

Kentucky woman wins $175,000 lottery jackpot from company's holiday party white elephant gift exchange

Lori Janes won a $175,000 lottery grand prize from a scratch-off she selected during a white elephant gift exchange at a company holiday party in Louisville, Kentucky.

Lottery December 5, 2022

North Carolina woman wins lottery and gives birth on same day: 'I'm so thankful'

Brenda Gomez Hernandez, a housekeeper and mother of three, won the $100,000 Powerball on Nov. 9, 2022, the same day she gave birth to her daughter.

Media November 10, 2022

Lottery accused of 'systemic racism' after massive Powerball payout

A CNN article highlighted researchers who claim that the lottery disproportionately markets and sells tickets in impoverished Black and brown communities.

LIFESTYLE November 8, 2022

Delaware woman collects $100,000 from winning lottery scratch ticket, then wins more money on same day

The Delaware Lottery has reported that a 70-year-old woman has won big with scratch tickets, winning first $100K and then $300K. She won her second prize the day she collected the first.

LIFESTYLE November 7, 2022

Powerball winner pitfalls: After you hit the jackpot, 'Don't do this,' says Philadelphia lawyer

The Powerball jackpot is at $1.9 billion — and Philadelphia attorney Andrew Santana, who is with Fox Rothschild LLC, reveals what not to do after winning the lottery.

Lottery November 7, 2022

Powerball lottery drawing: Winners can remain anonymous in these states

Can the Powerball lottery jackpot winner stay anonymous? Some states say yes — while most others require ticket holders to reveal their identity to claim the big prize. Here's what to know.

Ohio November 4, 2022

Ohio's lottery numbers for Thursday, Nov. 3

The Mega Million's estimated jackpot is $119,000,000. The Powerball estimated jackpot is $1,500,000,000. The Lucky For Life numbers for Thursday, Nov. 3 are 14-19-26-32-36.

New Jersey November 4, 2022

New Jersey's lottery numbers for Thursday, Nov. 3

The Mega Million's estimated jackpot is $119,000,000. The Powerball estimated jackpot is $1,500,000,000. The Cash 5 numbers for Thursday, Nov. 3 are 10-17-23-27-34.

Florida November 4, 2022

Florida's lottery numbers for Thursday, Nov. 3

The Mega Million's estimated jackpot is $119,000,000. The Powerball estimated jackpot is $1,500,000,000. The Cash4Life numbers for Thursday, Nov. 3 are 18-22-38-43-56.

Texas November 4, 2022

Texas' lottery numbers for Thursday, Nov. 3

The Mega Million's estimated jackpot is $119,000,000. The Powerball estimated jackpot is $1,500,000,000. The Cash 5 numbers for Thursday, Nov. 3 are 11-14-22-24-25.